Gaslit

//ˈɡæsˌlɪt// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of gaslight form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Illuminated by burning gas. not-comparable

    "The gaslit streets of Victorian London felt much safer than the dark alleyways to either side."

  2. 2
    Manipulated. figuratively, not-comparable

    "“I need to chill?” I said, feeling gaslit."

Synonyms

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ablazeaglowalightbathed with lightbespangledbrightened

Example

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"The gaslit streets of Victorian London felt much safer than the dark alleyways to either side."

Etymology

From gas + lit.

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